Jake Chown

Jake joined the SoGlos team in February 2024 as an experienced staff writer, following four years working as a reporter for Tindle Newspapers and The Forester.

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New Forestry England activity trail brings another beloved Julia Donaldson story to life

Families can step into a 'magical new adventure' at Gloucestershire's Forestry England sites this January 2026, with the launch of...
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8 effective ways to restore and maintain your antiques at home

From restoring colour and sheen, to reducing the appearance of marks, you don't need to be a master craftsperson to keep your...
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Win two family tickets for crazy golf and a £100 bar tab at Mulligan's Cheltenham

Ends Monday 16 February 2026

Enjoy a fun-filled day out with family and friends, with two family tickets and a £100 bar tab at Gloucestershire's largest indoor...
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Rendcomb College announces it is permanently closing after 106 years

Cotswolds independent school Rendcomb College has announced its shock closure at the end of the current academic year, after...
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Revised first phase of £11 million Forest of Dean leisure centre granted planning permission

The first phase of a new leisure and community centre in the Forest of Dean has been granted planning permission, meaning...
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'Transformative' M5 Junction 10 upgrade to begin this year with additional £71.5 million secured

The UK government approves an additional £71.5 million of funding for the major upgrade of Junction 10 of the M5, meaning the main...
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Traders who owe thousands in unpaid rent told to leave Gloucester indoor market

Gloucester City Council has served eviction notices to traders at Eastgate Indoor Market who've not been their paying rent for...
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Tewkesbury firm tops Sunday Times ranking of south west's fastest-growing tech firms

An 'altnet' broadband provider based in Tewkesbury tops the list of the fastest-growing tech business in the south west for 2026,...
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Global creative communications agency acquires Gloucestershire digital marketing firm

Unlocking 'exciting' growth potential for both businesses, global communications agency PrettyGreen acquires Cheltenham...
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New South Indian and 'premium' street food restaurants are coming to Gloucester Food Dock

Two new independent restaurants serving authentic South Indian and premium street food are joining the lineup at Gloucester Food...
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'I'm a big believer that movement is the best thing for a lot of injuries' – how a Cheltenham sports therapist helps patients regain their strength

From relaxing strained muscles through massage, to rebuilding strength with exercise, semi-pro rugby player and sports therapist...
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Cavendish House to close at the end of January

Cheltenham's Cavendish House will close in less than three weeks, its owner has announced, as it seeks to commence the building's...
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Welsh rugby legend to lead Gloucestershire IT firm's expansion into South Wales

Cheltenham IT provider Emerge Digital announces the appointment of a Wales and British & Irish Lions rugby legend this January...
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Griffiths Marshall Advisory Group

4th Floor, Llanthony Warehouse, The Docks, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2EH

Founded in 1987, Griffiths Marshall Advisory Group is a Gloucestershire-based firm of chartered accountants and business advisers,...
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Detailed plans for Cheltenham's 'once-in-a-generation' Golden Valley project are submitted

Cheltenham's landmark Golden Valley development moves a step closer this January 2026, with detailed plans for its first phase –...
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Gloucestershire County Council supporting decarbonisation of suppliers with free net zero conference

Contractors and suppliers of Gloucestershire councils, along with local businesses that have a passion for sustainability, are...
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Forest of Dean-based engineering group enters administration

Engineering materials firm Versarien announces the appointment of administrators with a view to concluding the sale of its...
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Antiques Roadshow vintage watch expert is hosting a pop-up valuation in Cheltenham

Internationally renowned watch expert and Antiques Roadshow regular Ben Wright is inviting people to have their vintage watches...
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10 great ways to improve your dog's health in 2026

From raw feeding to mental enrichment, SoGlos asked the pet experts at Cotswold RAW to reveal their top 10 changes you can make...
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'Epic' new games and all-action live sport – what's new at Gloucestershire's largest indoor crazy golf and games venue

Grab your putters, aim your pucks and settle in for the big game – with Mulligans Cheltenham bringing all-new activities, tasty...
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13 best places to walk your dog in Gloucestershire

Walkies! SoGlos has picked out 13 of the best places to walk your dog in Gloucestershire, if you're looking for the pawfect place...
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Gloucester's King's Quarter named best long-term regeneration initiative in the UK

Noting its success in helping to make the city centre 'relevant' again, the multi-million-pound redevelopment of Gloucester's...
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'Antiques are testament to how creative and talented people can be' – how a family business is reviving the restoration industry

Bringing his father's passion for antiques restoration into the modern era, managing director of Cirencester-based Restorate, Sam...
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Sudeley Castle's Lady Ashcombe honoured with global lifetime achievement award for women in business

Recognising a legacy that goes beyond the world of business, Elizabeth, Lady Ashcombe of Sudeley Castle and Gardens has been...
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New country store and machinery depot is bringing the UK's best agricultural brands to Gloucestershire

One of the south of England's main dealers of leading UK agricultural brands has landed in Gloucestershire for the first time,...
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How a historic Gloucester factory is being transformed into vibrant new space for growing businesses

Bringing new life to an iconic part of Gloucester's industrial past, growing businesses across a range of sectors will soon be...